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3. Emerson + Cash :: Alex Telles or Ben Chilwell

With Cesar Azpilicueta being deployed as left back recently, it is quite apparent that Frank Lampard has lost faith in both his natural left backs. Emerson’s bright start to the season was a purple patch, as his disaster class against Arsenal proved he is well below the required standard to be a Chelsea starter.

Marcos Alonso, on the other hand, is an exceptional left wing back, but cannot play as a left back in Lampard’s system.

This deficiency has seen Chelsea linked to Ben Chilwell and Alex Telles. Both have the ability to solve Lampard’s problem.

Lampard’s Chelsea is starting to have a very young, English look to it, and Chilwell would fit that theme perfectly. The 23-year-old has shown flashes of immense potential to go with some highly sub-par performances. His decline in form recently could bring his price down, so a deal with a more realistic fee could well go through in the summer.

Alex Telles, on the other hand, is probably the most underrated left-back in the world at the moment. He comes from a long line of excellent Brazilian left-backs, accomplished in both the offensive and defensive side of the game. He is also an accomplished set-piece taker, which couple with his physical attributes to make him the perfect left-back in Lampard’s system.

For Emerson, a move to Portugal would do him a world of good. The culture and language would no doubt appeal to the player, and staying away from the spotlight could give him the time to improve his game. The Portuguese league is certainly competitive and Porto promises European football on a regular basis.

If he chooses to stay in England to prove himself, he can do far worse than being a part of Brendan Rodger’s high-flying Foxes.